Deputy Information Governance Manager

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust seeks an Associate Director of Governance & Legal to lead the Information Governance function across SWB NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The role requires strategic oversight, deputising for the Group Head of IG, and ensuring compliance with UK privacy and information laws.

You will drive IG strategy, translate policy into operational delivery, and support assurance activities including DS read more and DPIAs, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Information Governance and Data Protection within a complex organisation.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational management of the IG function for both Trusts.
• Lead on DSPT evidence collection and submission.
• Provide specialist IG advice to staff as required.
• Plan and deliver IG work programmes in line with organisational priorities.

Skills

IG/Data Protection experience

Staff supervision

Cross-organisation collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in Information Governance/Data Protection

Job description

This role forms part of the wider Information Governance (IG) team, supporting both Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise and will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the Information Governance function for both Trusts.

The Group Information Governance Manager will be responsible for work that is highly complex in nature and will have involvement from a range of organisations, services, stakeholders at a regional and national level.

Working closely with the Group Head of Information Governance, the role will support compliance with all relevant legislation and ensuring effective implementation of IG strategy and translating strategic direction into operational delivery. This will include deputising for the Group Head of IG where necessary, including in the provision of Data Protection Officer duties.

Main duties of the job

• *Operational management of SARs, FOIs and DPIAs
• * Lead on Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) evidence collection and submission
• * Provide specialist advice to staff as required
• * Plan and deliver IG work programmes in line with organisational priorities
• * Support the development of IG strategy and frameworks

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• oDemonstrable experience working in Information Governance / Data Protection within a complex organisation
• oExperience of managing or supervising staff
• oExperience of working across organisational boundaries or partnerships

Qualifications

• oDegree or equivalent experience in Information Governance, Data Protection, or related field
• oEvidence of specialist IG knowledge or relevant professional qualification (e.g. BCS/ISEB, equivalent experience)

Knowledge

• oDetailed knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, DUAA 2025, FOI Act 2000 and Caldicott principles
• oKnowledge of NHS Information Governance frameworks and DSPT requirements
• oAbility to interpret legislation and apply it to operational scenarios

Managment

• oExperience of managing or supervising staff
• oAbility to lead operational service delivery
• oAbility to support delivery of organisational objectives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Associate Director of Governance & Legal

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum - subject to formal banding